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Best Albany Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,723 students in Albany, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Albany, NY are Colonie Central High School, Albany High School and Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Albany have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Albany, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colonie Central High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Albany, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonie Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Albany High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,937 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Green Tech High Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
900 Watervliet-shaker Rd-ste 1
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4901
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept
Alternative School
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Albany, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Albany, NY include Colonie Central High School, Albany High School and Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls.
How many public high schools are located in Albany?
6 public high schools are located in Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Albany are often viewed compared to one another?

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